This former pavilion d'amour was built in the 19th century , when st-Germain boasted a large park used by the French aristocracy - and all that fresh air evidently encouraged fervid thoughts of exercising their collective droit de seigneur. Interior designer Jacques Garcia was responsible for the redecoration of the 20 highly individual rooms. Our favourite is the art deco Suite 36, which was the stripper Mistinguett's choice, while Oscar Wilde expired amid the splendid Victoriana of Room 16 .
